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“Mouse Party” Activity- DUE 11/7/13
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Drugs disrupt the natural action of neurotransmitters at the synapse. Each drug disrupts the synapse differently.
Directions: Complete the table below using the interactive Univ. of Utah website “Mouse Party”
1. Choose 4 mice to study. (4 drugs)
2. Labels (4 pts. Per drawing)
a. neurotransmitter
b. receptor
c. drug
d. neuron
Drug
Summary Illustration showing the effects of the drug. Draw what is happening at the synapse.
LABEL THE NEUROTRANSMITTER, RECEPTOR, DRUG AND BOTH NEURONS.